User Manual

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• Not recommended for bonding High Pressure Laminate to High Pressure Laminate (or any other nonporous
to nonporous application).
• A small area should be tested first to ensure desired results.
Surface Preparation & Application:
Read and understand all health and safety information before opening and using this product. This product is
nonflammable as defined by the Federal Hazardous Substance Act but will ignite at temperatures above 140°F.
Preparation:
1. Stir Contact Cement thoroughly with a standard paint paddle or stirring stick.
2. Prefit all parts before applying Contact Cement.
3. Both surfaces must be clean, dry and free of loose paint, varnish, grease, wax, oil, dust, sawdust or other
release agents foreign to the surface itself. Painted or non-porous surfaces must be scarified (roughened)
before adhesive is applied. For best results, at least one surface to be bonded should be porous (able to
absorb water).
4. The temperature of surfaces and adhesive should be above 65°F (18°C) for a minimum of 24 hours before
and after application to ensure proper drying and bond strength.
Application:
Spray Application:
Satisfactory spray results can be achieved with practically any air spray equipment. Contact industrial spray
gun manufacturers such as Binks® (888-992-4657) or DeVilbiss® (800-338-4448) for their latest model
recommendations and the proper pressure and spray settings.
• Fluid pressure should be 15 to 20 psi. Atomization air pressure should be 10 to 20 psi.
• All wetted application (pressure pot) components must be plastic, stainless steel or nickel plated. Hose
should be either nylon lined or flexible polyethylene.
• Direct spray perpendicular to the plane of the substrate from approximately 10 to 12 inches away. Spray a
coat of cement on both surfaces to be bonded.
• Application of 2.5 to 3.5 grams of dry cement per square foot provides an excellent bond. More than one
coat is recommended for porous substrates. Apply additional coats after first has dried (30-40 minutes).
Brush or Roller Application & Assembly:
1. Using a paint brush, short nap roller or finishing trowel, apply an even coat of adhesive to both surfaces. If
the dried surface has a glossy appearance (like varnished surface) sufficient adhesive has been applied. If
substrates are porous more than one coat may be required.
2. Allow both surfaces to dry 30-40 minutes (dependent on temperature and humidity). Dry Contact Cement
will feel tacky and appear glossy. If surfaces are not assembled within 2-3 hours, applying an additional
coat of Nonflammable Contact Cement can reactivate adhesive.
3. Align surfaces into exact position and press together, moving from one end to the other to avoid bubbles.
Contact cement bonds instantly on contact and work cannot be shifted into place. For large areas, use
dowels to prevent surface contact while positioning surfaces. Place dowels every 6 to 12 inches. Remove
dowels as surfaces are pressed together.
4. Once surfaces are joined, 25 lbs. per square inch of pressure should be evenly applied to surface starting in
center and working out to edges. This is equivalent to 75 lbs of pressure being applied to a 3-inch “J” roller
Apply as much pressure as possible, being careful not to crush the core materials. Insufficient pressure may
allow blisters or bubbles to form later. This can be readily achieved if bonded surface is on a solid waist
high workbench. Possible substitute is a hard wood block and hammer.
5. No clamping required. Contact Cement bonds instantly upon contact and reaches maximum holding
strength in 7 days.
6. Trimming or finishing operations may be performed immediately after bonding. Allow at least 72 hours of
curing before exposing bonded assemblies to direct sunlight or temperatures over 150 °F (66°C).